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Mother nature messes with the big Braves-Mets series May 01, 2023

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Despite all the rain, the Braves and Mets will eventually resume their first series of the season on Monday.

In the episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black discuss how two days of rainouts may help Atlanta and how they will stack their rotation for the week.

After the brilliant performances from Max Fried and Spencer Strider, we will discuss if the top of the Braves rotation might be better than advertised.

Our crew also takes a deep dive into Marcell Ozuna’s struggles. Justin has a conversation with hitting coach Kevin Seitzer to explain why the Braves DH is off to such a bad start and how he’s trying to fix it.

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· Braves rained out again; Monday doubleheader will follow

· Michael Harris II is back: What it means for the Braves

· Max Fried’s brilliance, Matt Olson’s blast lead Braves past Mets

· Why you’re no longer seeing Braves use the big hat to celebrate home runs

· As Marcell Ozuna tries to find his old self, the Braves are sticking with him

· Braves’ Orlando Arcia has ambitious goal for when he hopes to return

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The Braves crash back to Earth against the Astros Apr 24, 2023

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In the battle between the last two World Series champions, the Braves found out they are a little behind.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black discuss how the Braves got swept at home for the first time in two years.

Our crew will also take a deep dive into the bullpen’s struggles this weekend and if it’s a cause for concern.

You’ll hear relief pitcher Dylan Lee explain how he used a football to find the slider that’s made him the Braves best reliever so far this season.

We will also discuss Bryce Elder terrific start to season and how he rebounded from being left off the opening day roster.

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· Braves lose a fourth straight game; swept by Astros

· Kyle Wright and conviction, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s speed, starters for Miami series

· Braves notes: Bryce Elder’s success, Collin McHugh’s imminent return and more

· Braves reliever Lucas Luetge’s MRI is clean

· Here’s where Braves’ Michael Harris II stands in rehab from lower back strain

· Former Braves executive Dana Brown returns to Atlanta as Houston’s GM

· ‘He dives into literally everything’: Behind Max Fried’s talent, prep is key

· Dylan Lee quietly shining for Braves and their excellent bullpen

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It’s six in a row for the Braves Apr 17, 2023

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What a difference a week can make.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast. AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black breakdown Atlanta’s six game winning and the historic start for the top of the Braves lineup.

Our crew will also discuss how Atlanta’s depth is helping the team absorb a long list of injuries and who is about to return.

You’ll also hear from Vaughn Grissom about what he learned during his time in AAA. Justin will also talk to Kyle Wright about how his injury also affected his mental prep.

Plus, relief pitcher Michael Tonkin will explain what it took to win his first MLB win in seven years.

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· Braves show it all as they complete sweep with 5-4 win

· After dealing with hamstring strain, Max Fried will start for Braves on Monday in San Diego

· ‘I feel like myself again’: The difficult decision that helped Sam Hilliard find himself

· Sean Murphy caps big week with a monster performance in Braves’ win

· Braves topics: Michael Harris on Jackie Robinson, Kyle Wright on imagery and more

· Ronald Acuña Jr. setting tone for Braves and dominant trio at top of lineup

· Braves bring up Vaughn Grissom, who gets opportunity with Orlando Arcia out

· Visit from pitching coach Rick Kranitz helped Braves’ Spencer Strider

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Braves hot streak comes to a screeching halt Apr 10, 2023

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This week couldn’t have started any better for the Braves, but it couldn’t have ended much worse.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC features reporter Gabriel Burns and co-host Jay Black discuss what went wrong in Atlanta’s big series with San Diego.

You’ll also hear from beat reporter Justin Toscano for a special “Ask Justin” segment. Justin will answer several questions from Braves fans about the lineup and the rotation. He will also discuss the injury status of Travis d’Arnaud and Max Fried.

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· Dylan Dodd roughed up as Braves lose third straight to Padres

· Braves place catcher Travis d’Arnaud on injured list

· Braves’ injured ace Max Fried said he is ‘doing really well’

· Jared Shuster struggles early again, Braves lose to Padres

· Braves place Michael Harris II on injured list with lower back strain

· Braves’ newest voices, Brandon Gaudin and Kevin Kraus, settle in

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It's a Braves' walk off in the home opener Apr 07, 2023

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Maybe it’s the start of a very special time at Truist Park

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black discuss how the Braves won their fourth straight with another late inning comeback.

You’ll also hear from Orlando Arcia and why he’s off to such a hot start.

Plus, Justin will update the Michael Harris injury and explain why another pitcher has landed on the injured list.

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· Orlando Arcia plays hero as Braves prove (again) they’re never out of a game

· It’s not too early to say Braves are NL powerhouse

· Photos: Braves walk off with win over Padres

· Braves’ Michael Harris II exits game with lower back tightness

· Braves place Collin McHugh on the injured list, recall Jared Shuster

· Photos: The scene at the Braves' home opener

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Braves take the opening series in DC Apr 03, 2023

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Sunday didn’t go so great, but the Braves showed what they are capable of in the first series of the season.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black dig into Atlanta’s performance this weekend against Washington.

Our crew will discuss what went wrong for Jared Shuster in his big-league debut and how the rookie was able to get back on track.

We will also look at Spencer Strider’s first start and if he can step up and lead the staff with Max Fried back.

Plus, Justin will explain why he believes Matt Olson’s hot start is for real.

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· Shuster’s debut, Murphy’s cannon: Five observations from Braves’ loss to Nationals

· ‘Mom is watching’: How Braves pitcher Jared Shuster overcame adversity and honors late mother

· With Max Fried hurt, Spencer Strider is the ace Braves need

· Matt Olson, Braves’ high-powered offense rout Nationals

· Braves’ Max Fried doing ‘fine,’ but eventually will hit the injured list

· Braden Shewmake smashes walk-off homer in Gwinnett season opener

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Braves win the opener, but Fried goes down Mar 31, 2023

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The Braves snapped their four-game opening-day losing streak, but their ace is hurt.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano, columnist Michael Cunningham and co-host Jay Black break down Atlanta’s 7-2 victory over the Nationals to start the season.

Our crew will also discuss the severity of Max Fried’s hamstring strain and who could possibly get the call next.

Plus, we look at Orlando Arcia’s contract extension and why the Braves did it.

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· Max Fried’s injury is bummer for Braves on ‘fun’ opening day

· Five observations on Braves’ opening-day win over Nationals

· Braves ace Max Fried likely will go on injured list with left hamstring strain

· Why the Orlando Arcia extension is good for the Braves

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Happy opening day and a chat with Matt Olson Mar 30, 2023

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It’s finally here. Baseball season begins.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black preview Atlanta’s opener in Washington.

Justin will explain why he thinks the Braves are better than they were last year and why it’s World Series or bust.

Matt Olson joins the show to explain why he had such a good spring training. You’ll also hear from Max Fried on how he will handle his opening-day start.

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How the Braves stack up against the NL East Mar 29, 2023

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The Braves have won five straight NL East titles, but do they have enough firepower to hold off the Mets and Phillies again?

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano, features reporter Gabriel Burns and co-host Jay Black take a look at how Atlanta stacks up against the rest of the division.

Justin and Gabriel will explain why they think the Phillies might have a better chance than the Mets to knock Atlanta off its perch.

Plus our crew will give their predictions for the postseason and the award winners.

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A conversation with Brandon Gaudin, the Braves' new play-by-play announcer Mar 28, 2023

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For the first time since 2010, Braves fans will have a new voice to lead the TV coverage.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano sits down with Brandon Gaudin of Bally Sports to discuss his new role.

Gaudin will explain why this is his dream job, how he became a Braves fan, his connection to Skip Caray and why he had already made Atlanta his home before this opportunity popped up.

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